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B.C. might become a haven for movie studios using AI
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20 minutes
Released:
Jul 31, 2023
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The ongoing actors and writers strikes in the U.S. are having huge implications for film production – including here in Canada, as productions slow to a trickle. Film unions in B.C. just signed an agreement that some worry could lead to ripple effects in the industry as well – because there aren’t any new stipulations around the use of generative AI.Josh O’Kane covers the intersection of arts and business for The Globe. Today, he tells us about this agreement in B.C., and why some are worried it could have long term consequences for the film industry.Questions? Comments? Ideas? E-mail us at thedecibel@globeandmail.com
Released:
Jul 31, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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